[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE DEDICATION OF UNITED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD 
                       MEMBER JUAN A. MOLINA, JR.

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important 
contribution of United Independent School District Board Member Juan A. 
Molina, Jr. in Laredo, TX in my Congressional District.
  Juan A. Molina, Jr. is the newest member to join the United ISD Board 
of Trustees. Molina was elected to the district four seat on May 15, 
2004. Molina will serve parents and students attending L.B. Johnson 
H.S., United South H.S., Los Obispos M.S., United South M.S., the new 
Centeno Elementary, Perez Elementary, Prada Elementary, Roosevelt 
Elementary, Ruiz Elementary, and Salinas Elementary.
  Molina serves on the school district's Student Expulsion Appeals 
Committee. UISD also has two board members who represent the district's 
property value interests on the Webb County Appraisal District's (five-
member Board of Directors), Juan A. Molina, Jr. is one of two UISD 
representatives.
  Molina was born, raised, and educated in Laredo. He spent his after 
school hours working part-time in his family's business. He is a 1988 
graduate of Nixon High School. After obtaining a computer programming 
and business management degree from Computer Business Management 
Systems, Molina went to work with his father for six years. He 
eventually purchased the business from his father in 1994. Under his 
leadership, the business has prospered and has expanded into new 
fields. Molina is the owner of South Texas Neon Signs.
  Molina is married and has three children who attend UISD schools. ``I 
am involved in my children's education through participation in the 
school PTC' s and as a Site Based Decision Making Committee member of 
two schools. I am also a Cub Scout Master because I believe in our kids 
and want to see a better future for them.'' Molina has gone through 
special training sessions to provide Laredo Boy Scouts with more 
camping and outdoor learning opportunities. His new training has 
allowed him to direct an adventure weekend and assist in another. He 
helped organize and direct a scout show and ``Spookery'' at Camp 
Huisache. Molina plays an active role in the Perez Elementary Boy Scout 
Color Guard. In addition, he was. also a little league assistant coach 
for two years. He is involved with his church as a choir member, and as 
an active participant in the annual fund-raising Jamaica.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize the 
contributions of United Independent School District Juan A. Molina, Jr.

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